Chumba Thread

I am glad to see that Chumba has found a rightful home in the Miscallaneous/Other category. At one time, Chumba seemed to be a player in the racing community, but it seems to have been relegated to a niche importer. It is apparent that it doesn't warrant a category of it's own in the builder section.

I have enjoyed riding my VF2, as it is a solid bike. Many of the challenges that consumers have experienced is with the customer service, and there have been questions over frame design on the new EVO. My personnal experience started out great, but quickly went downhill as I tried to adapt a 2x10 drivetrain to an older e-style mount. I have had to change to a 1x10, but without ISCG tabs, the bash guard doesn't stay in place as it is a bb mount.

I hope this thread will serve as a resource for those of us who are happy with their frame, but realize that we are on our own when it comes to parts and service. If you want to post any useful info on where to get parts, or have any service questions, hopefully you will find answers here.

Aside from the few morons that continually trolled, persistently taking pleasure out of any attempt at meaningful discussion and the customer service issues (I have had worse with bigger names than Chumba I can tell you!) I used the forum as a great resource, often searching out info on setups and component choices etc, sharing info and ideas with other XCL owners. Am I correct in thinking that this valuable recourse has been arbitrarily removed without actually asking anyone who matters, the other 95% + of Chumba owners that get out ride and enjoy there bikes?

I donít care that MTBR want to move it to another section, but please put a link and or an explanation and please keep the content!

If indeed the whole forum has been deleted it is like MTBR saying F#§k You! Chumba owners, you donít count.

I agree with Mar-deeb. There was so much useful information and detailed pics, build guides, suspension setups, what components worked well with Chumba geometry / what didn't, etc. I understand if mtbr killed the Chumba forum because of jerks that constantly trolled it but at least keep the tons of pictures and helpful bike build info for the rest of us Chumba owners to reference. Put it back on mtbr, lock it so no new posts can be made if you want but put all the reference info back on mtbr!

I dont think it had anything to do with people trolling it, looked like the real troll was the ex owner of the company, and the actions of the company did not warrant a forum on MTBR.
Just my opinion, i could be wrong.

Re: Chumba Thread

Looks like there is some bad history with Chumba! I am about to order a VF2 from Alan, and we are talking at the moment. Can previous and current owners give me some advice here? I am also worried about the durability of the rear carbon link. We do rocky mountains single trails here in Dubai.

Looks like there is some bad history with Chumba! I am about to order a VF2 from Alan, and we are talking at the moment. Can previous and current owners give me some advice here? I am also worried about the durability of the rear carbon link. We do rocky mountains single trails here in Dubai.

Stay away from Chumba. it's too bad all the threads have been deleted - otherwise you could see what a crappy company they are.

Looks like there is some bad history with Chumba! I am about to order a VF2 from Alan, and we are talking at the moment. Can previous and current owners give me some advice here? I am also worried about the durability of the rear carbon link. We do rocky mountains single trails here in Dubai.

Yes, for many, the Chumba experience was not a good one. However, people, lets try to honor the OPs idea. He has a bike, understands the limitations of the company but wants a thread to help maintain his bike. Honestly, I am all for him. For christ sake, we still have an Iron Horse forum even though that company was also run by a bunch of jokers.

Yes, for many, the Chumba experience was not a good one. However, people, lets try to honor the OPs idea. He has a bike, understands the limitations of the company but wants a thread to help maintain his bike. Honestly, I am all for him. For christ sake, we still have an Iron Horse forum even though that company was also run by a bunch of jokers.

we're not responding to the OP. We're responding to a potential buyer. He has every right to know how Chumba treats people.

we're not responding to the OP. We're responding to a potential buyer. He has every right to know how Chumba treats people.

Exactly, thanks everyone. The customers has every right to express how they feel, especially when it comes to spending their own money. The feedback is very much appreciated. Although they seem to have sick bikes, but I'm running away!